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UC President Janet Napolitano, UC Student Association President Judith Gutierrez and UC Student Regent Paul Monge met with state legislators Wednesday to discuss UC&#039;s budget plans and answer legislators&#039; questions. (Amy Dixon/Assistant Photo editor)

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UC fights state rejection of funding, strives to fend off tuition hike

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The University of California and student leaders are asking for additional funding from state legislators to prevent a future tuition hike. The UC is requesting $105 million in funding to replace its proposed 2.5 percent tuition hike for the 2018-2019 academic year and pay for resources to accommodate larger class sizes following increases in enrollment for undergraduate and graduate students, University spokesperson Dianne Klein said in an email statement.

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UC fights state rejection of funding, strives to fend off tuition hike

By Sharon Zhen

Feb. 22, 2018 11:48 p.m.